Commonwealth News - Issue 475 | 3 February 2010 Full text version
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Commonwealth Expert Team press release on 2010 Sri Lanka election
A generally well-administered election day but shortcomings in the pre-election period and incidences of inter-party violence taint election
Greater co-operation needed to crack down on transnational crime
“As crime becomes increasingly transnational, so must the technical, law enforcement and prosecutorial responses” - Commonwealth Secretariat’s chief legal adviser
Secretary-General to visit Sierra Leone
'Commonwealth continues to walk with Sierra Leone on its journey to consolidate and deepen democracy' - Sharma
Young film-makers encouraged to enter Commonwealth Vision Awards
Prize money of up to £2,000 is up for grabs
‘Robust framework’ aims to help small business community in St Lucia
Central Bank of India assists the St Lucia Development Bank at Commonwealth Secretariat’s behest
Commonwealth goal to advance democracy by building strong foundations, values and practices
Deputy Secretary-General says robust and resilient efforts can help deepen democracy
Senior Jamaican officials examine the nuts and bolts of PPPs
Three-day workshop looks at what is needed to ensure that these “often complex relationships” work effectively
Deputy Secretary-General addresses UK Defence Academy
Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba spoke about the Commonwealth’s role in furthering international peace and security

 

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